Binoculars, telescopes & microscopes have been around for a long time. People all over the world use them to explore space and see what's going on far away from us in our own backyard! You could find yourself with an ornate telescope as well--it is perfect if you want to take your astronomy maps into higher reaches of altitude or simply do not own any equipment that can reach those heights. Conversely though maybe one day there will come along some thing better than these old standards; something sleek enough fit comfortably inside my pocket while still allowing me access yeti-like adventures through Nature’